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Two features of DBeaver that every database manager should know
Marco Fioretti takes a look at two important features of DBeaver, an open source universal database manager.
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How to remove product suggestions from Ubuntu Unity search results
Jack Wallen explains how to completely or selectively disable the online search results from the Ubuntu Unity Dash.
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Lucidor: A simple ebook reader for collaborative work
Calibre is one of the most popular ebook library managers, but Lucidor has some great features that shouldn't be overlooked. Marco Fioretti explains.
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Six must-have Ubuntu Unity tweaks
Out of the box, Ubuntu Unity is very efficient. However, you can use the Unity Tweak Tool to make it even better. Here's how.
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Bodhi Linux could easily become a desktop distribution contender
Find out why and how Jack Wallen thinks Bodhi Linux could become one of the most popular desktop distributions on the market.
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Tim O'Reilly on open data: Cheap may be open enough
Open source and open data. Is cheap and accessible an acceptable substitute for open data?
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Linux: The clear choice for security
According to the UK's Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG), Linux is the clear choice when it comes to security.
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How to use clip art in your Gnuplot charts
Marco Fioretti explains how to use generic clip art to spice up your Gnuplot charts.
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How to manage bookmarks in Nautilus
There are a number of ways you can work with bookmarks in the Nautilus file manager, and Jack Wallen shows you them all.
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Seven reasons why you should try HotShots
Marco Fioretti offers seven solid reasons why you should try HotShots, an open-source screenshot tool.
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10 predictions for open source in 2014
Jack Wallen lists 10 reasons why he believes 2014 will be a banner year for Linux and open source.
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10 disappointments for open source in 2013
Jack Wallen highlights 10 of the most disappointing developments for open source in 2013.
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10 things the open source community got right in 2013
Jack Wallen highlights 10 wins for the open source community over the past year.
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Five reasons why the Ubuntu tablet could shock naysayers in 2014
Jack Wallen offers five good reasons why a tablet running Linux could really shock the naysayers in 2014.
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How to find and convert StarOffice files
Marco Fioretti offers one solution for finding and converting old StarOffice files into formats that Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice 4.x can access.
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Ubuntu Edge: A case of mistaken identity
Jack Wallen has doubts about the wisdom of Canonical forging ahead with the Ubuntu Edge.
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Fgallery: Free software for fast, always centered photo galleries
Marco Fioretti takes a look at fgallery, a free software tool that allows you to build static photo albums.
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How do I... Connect a Mac OS X machine to a Samba share?
Working (or living) within a Linux-based network is become more and more commonplace. And with the popularity of Mac OS X rising, Apple-based computers have to play well inside a Linux network. With t...
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Linux Achilles' heel: Suspend/Hibernate
Linux Achilles' heel: Suspend/Hibernate
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Set up a TFTP server for easy network boots and firmware upgrades
Set up a TFTP server for easy network boots and firmware upgrades
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Wal-Mart's gPC romance ends: What does it mean for Linux?
Wal-Mart's gPC romance ends: What does it mean for Linux?
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Detect intruders on your network with Snort
Detect intruders on your network with Snort
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How do I... Create a 3D logo in GIMP?
One thing the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) does very simply is create 3D logos. The application does this with the help of what is called "Script-Fu," which is GIMP's scripting extension. One...
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Get to know the Lab Rats with this Ubuntu video
Hosted by Ubuntu video, this episode from the Lab Rats walks you through a basic Ubuntu install and debates whether Linux is for Super Geeks, regular geeks, or has finally evolved into a "grandma-frie...
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Configure Snort to log packets to MySQL
Learn how to use Snort to log packets to a remote MySQL server where a graphical Web interface can be used to view captured packets and statistics.